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Spokane, the jewel of Washington cities, sits at the base of the Columbia Mountains with the upper branch of the Rocky Mountains looming to the northeast.

Located in the far-eastern reaches of the state, Spokane is the gateway to the great outdoors. Within easy reach are 76 lakes, 33 golf courses, five major National Parks and the spectacular Columbia River.

Spokane itself one of the larger cities in the State of Washington, and a center for both cultural and commercial pursuits.

With dozens of city parks, a charming downtown historic district, nearby casinos and gorgeous summer weather, Spokane is the perfect place for an exciting and relaxing Washington vacation.

The Spokane River and its scenic waterfront biking and hiking trails are some of the city's greatest assets. The Spokane Falls, a series of waterfalls and dams in downtown Spokane are an impressive sight; a spectacle of color, froth, and noise.

Did you know?

The very first Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, way back in 1910.

Hoopfest, held in Spokane every year, is the world's largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament.

The city's nickname is "The Lilac City", named after the flowers that flourish in the Spokane area after their introduction in the early 20th century.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Columbia peaks, hit the slopes and keep fit all at the same time.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture One of the many museums associated with the Smithsonian, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture boasts five underground galleries, an orientation gallery and an outdoor amphitheater, among many other exciting features.

Focusing on American Indian and other cultures, regional Washington history and visual arts, this museum presents many unique and beautiful exhibits.

The Northwest Museum features collections of national renown, while keeping special interest in the Columbia Plateau and the lives of famous Washington people and culture.

Manito Park A beautiful park with an arboretum, lush botanical gardens, a lovely pond, quiet Japanese gardens and a charming residential area, Manito Park is a major Spokane attraction for both locals and Washington vacation visitors. The Duck Pond is an oasis of and home to ducks, geese and swans.

The park also includes a European Garden, the Gaiser Conservatory, and the Rose Hill which hosts 1,500 blossoming bushes representing over 150 varieties.

Relax with a warm cup of coffee and a delicious snack at the Bench Café, take a long walk around the park, use the wild trails for hiking or biking or go bird watching.

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Spokane has a population of around 210695, of which 102451 (48%) are male and 108244 (51%) are female. The average age of the inhabitants of Spokane is 37.68, meaning that the average person is above the national median age of 37. For every male, there are approximately 1.06 females, meaning that the population is relatively evenly distributed between males and female(s).

Of Spokane's 210695 residents, around 200751 (95.30%) identify as having a single race. The majority of the population is white, which consists of 86.70% of the population. Of the remaining population, 5174 are black/African Americans (2.50%), 3682 are native Americans (1.70%), 6131 are asians (2.90%), 975 are pacific islanders (0.50%), 2170 are other (1.00%).

The median income of households in Spokane is $42386.00, meaning that most of the households are above the poverty threshold for families of three. Of the total population, 9.90% of households reported an annual income of less than $10,000.